Independent civilian online psychiatry in California
Online psychiatric care for veterans
Request an individual psychiatric evaluation and medication review from home. Segal works with adults seeking support for PTSD, trauma-related concerns, and other mental-health needs without assuming a diagnosis or predetermined treatment.
A request does not confirm an appointment. Our team calls you to arrange one.
Segal Telepsychiatry Network is an independent civilian practice and is not affiliated with the Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Defense, or any government agency.
Why people get in touch
Reasons veterans seek civilian psychiatric care
These are examples, not assumptions about your situation or your service.
Looking for a new psychiatric provider
You want to establish care with a psychiatric provider outside the system you use now.
Reviewing an existing medication plan
You would like a licensed provider to review the psychiatric medications you are currently taking.
Continuing care after a change
A relocation or a provider change has interrupted care you had already started.
Care that fits work and family
Appointments from home, without travel, that fit around work or family responsibilities.
PTSD or trauma-related concerns
You want to discuss PTSD or trauma-related concerns with a psychiatric provider, without a diagnosis being assumed.
Already in therapy elsewhere
You are working with a therapist and want a separate psychiatric evaluation alongside it.
Evaluation first
Care begins with understanding your situation.
The initial evaluation is a conversation, not a form to get through. Your provider reviews:
- Your current symptoms and how they affect daily life
- Your health history and any previous treatment
- Psychiatric medications you are taking now
- What you want care to accomplish
Medication may be one option afterwards. No prescription or medication change is promised, and no diagnosis is assumed before a clinician has met with you.
Independent care, clearly explained
What “independent civilian care” means — and how it starts
No government affiliation, no assumptions about your coverage, and a clear first step whenever you are ready to reach out.
Separate from the VA
Segal is separate from the VA and the military health system. We hold no government affiliation, endorsement, or approval.
Coverage varies
Coverage, referral, and authorization requirements vary by plan. Our team verifies yours before anything is scheduled.
Information sharing
Information is shared only according to your permission, applicable law, and Segal’s privacy practices.
Request contact from Segal
Send us your contact details. A request is not a scheduled appointment — our intake team follows up to arrange one.
Confirm location, eligibility, and coverage
We confirm you will be located in California during visits, then verify current coverage and explain any required authorization.
Comprehensive psychiatric evaluation
You meet online with a licensed psychiatric provider who reviews your symptoms, history, previous treatment, and goals.
Discuss treatment and follow-up
You and your provider talk through appropriate options and arrange follow-up care when it makes sense.
Your care team
Providers licensed in California
Select any provider to read their full background and credentials.
Coverage and authorization
We verify your coverage before scheduling
Insurance and authorization requirements differ by plan. Our team will verify current coverage and explain any required next steps before scheduling.
Segal Telepsychiatry does not accept any HMO plans.
Logos are shown to indicate insurance networks we may work with, subject to verification for your plan and state. Segal Telepsychiatry Network is an independent civilian practice and is not affiliated with the Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Defense, or any government agency.
Common questions
Questions people ask first
Get started
Request an appointment in California
Request an Appointment
Next, a quick insurance check (about 30 seconds) — then our team reaches out to confirm your appointment.
This is not a crisis service
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911. Veterans and their loved ones can dial 988 and press 1, or text 838255, for confidential crisis support. More at the Veterans Crisis Line. This form is not monitored for emergencies.
Segal Telepsychiatry Network is an independent civilian practice and is not affiliated with the Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Defense, or any government agency.
Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm. You can start the same request over the phone with our intake team.
Our team confirms that you will be physically located in California during appointments, then verifies coverage and explains any authorization your plan requires.
Talk with a licensed psychiatric provider in California
Segal Telepsychiatry Network is an independent civilian practice and is not affiliated with the Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Defense, or any government agency. You must be physically located in California during appointments.
This is not a crisis service
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911. Veterans and their loved ones can dial 988 and press 1, or text 838255, for confidential crisis support. More at the Veterans Crisis Line. This form is not monitored for emergencies.